The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Williams Fork Reservoir
Grand County, Colorado · about 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
47°F water, calm this morning.
About Williams Fork Reservoir
Williams Fork Reservoir is a lake in Grand County, Colorado, covering about 1,320 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.4 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 11.2 miles. Its surface is about 7,810 ft above sea level. Hot Sulphur Springs lies about 6 miles to the northeast. Boulder, the nearest city, is about 48 miles east.
- Size
- About 1,320 acres (2.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 7,810 ft
- County
- Grand County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 1 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 2 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Colorado, trout, lake trout and yellow perch are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 47°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodLake trout
Cool surface. They come shallower; try shore points.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:48 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Williams Fork Reservoir
- Hot Sulphur Springsabout 6 mi northeast
- Kremmlingabout 9 mi west
- Granbyabout 14 mi east
- Fraserabout 20 mi east
- Bouldernearest city, about 48 mi east
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Questions about Williams Fork Reservoir
What fish are in Williams Fork Reservoir?
Lakes like Williams Fork Reservoir usually hold trout, lake trout and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Williams Fork Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Williams Fork Reservoir?
About 1,320 acres, with about 11.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Williams Fork Reservoir?
Hot Sulphur Springs is about 6 miles northeast; Kremmling is about 9 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Williams Fork Reservoir today?
The surface was about 47°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Williams Fork Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
